Men ’ s Health : Natural health approaches for better prostate health
the genus Astragalus including flavones , flavonols , flavanones , flavanonols , chalcones , aurones , isoflavones , and pterocarpans . The number of flavones from the genus according to our literature survey is 22 . Flavonols are the most frequently isolated compounds . Among them , quercetin , kaempferol and their glycosides were found in a higher number of Astragalus species . Flavonoids provide health benefits through cell signaling . They demonstrate antioxidative qualities , control and scavenge free radicals and can help prevent heart disease , cancer and immunodeficiency viruses .
Polysaccharides Recently , a great deal of interest has been developed to isolate and investigate novel bioactive components with beneficial health effects from natural resources . The dried root of Astragalus membranaceus , one of the most popular health-promoting herbal medicines , has been used historically as an immune-modulating agent for the treatment of the common cold , diarrhea , fatigue and anorexia for more than 2000 years . Modern phytochemistry and pharmacological experiments have proven that polysaccharide is one of the major active ingredients in the root of A . membranaceus with various important bioactivities , such as immunomodulation , antioxidant , antitumor , anti-diabetes , antiviral , hepatoprotection , anti-inflammation , anti-atherosclerosis , hematopoiesis and neuroprotection .
Summary of The Health Benefits of Astragalus Some of the health benefits of Astragalus include :
1 . Extraordinary qualities to support the prostate and relieve prostate symptoms in conjunction with soybeans
2 . Enhance the immune system and offer protection against a cold and the flu 3 . Excellent anti-inflammatory properties 4 . Excellent antioxidant action 5 . May provide kidney support 6 . May provide anti-aging effects 7 . Provide wound healing and reduce scarring 8 . May alleviate symptoms associated with chemotherapy
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